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Welcome to the Young Pioneer Tours Blog, the place where we we keep you informed about everything YPT, from current tours, to future tours and a whole lot of eclectic stuff in between.
YPT first started blogging in 2008 and are considered the best North Korean Travel blog that there is.
But, as Young Pioneer Tours have expanded our locations, so have we expanded our blog. Now we have one of the best travel blogs in the world!
And while most of our content is about the numerous destinations we go, including travel guides and what to pack, we also delve into more serious subjects such as the safety of certain destinations, as well as how LGTBQ+ friendly the places we visit are.
While the vast majority of our content is produced in-house, we are always on the look-out for guest bloggers and writers. Want to write for us? Then simply get in touch.
You can also check out our sister publication YPT Life.
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Maaloula and the cloud of Al Qaeda
28 March 2022 / by Gareth Johnson
It seemed almost phonetic to visit Maaloula on the anniversary of what the Syrians call “the crisis” , or as well call it in the west the Arab Spring, to Syrian civil war. You’d not have known it walking through Damascus as the people of all sexe …
The Aleppo Guide – What to eat, drink sleep and do in 2024
27 March 2022 / by Gareth Johnson
After a brutal civil war, occupation by Islamic State, destruction and heavy sanctions Aleppo is now back as major tourist destination in Syria. What though is there to eat and drink, where to sleep and what do in 2024? This is the Aleppo Guide. Table …
Is it safe to travel to Syria in 2024?
24 March 2022 / by Gareth Johnson
Is it safe to travel to Syria? The vast majority of Syria, specifically the government controlled parts, such as Damascus and Aleppo are safe to travel to. The parts that are either rebel controlled, or still at war are not. There are of course m …
The Baron Hotel Aleppo – How to visit in 2024
24 March 2022 / by Gareth Johnson
It is not easy to be the most famous hotel in a country, but the Baron Hotel Aleppo is just that. Why is it so famous? Well when you boast an alumni that includes everyone from Lawrence of Arabia and Agatha Christie to former presidents and kings galor …
Can You visit Bosra Syria? The Ultimate 2024 Guide
24 March 2022 / by Gareth Johnson
Can you visit Bosra Syria? The short answer is that while many tour companies do not go here, it is not only safe, but possible to do so. YPT include Bosra on our groups tours to Syria and can include it on independent trips to the country. What …
Crossing the border from Lebanon to Syria
16 March 2022 / by Gareth Johnson
There are a lot of misconceptions about travel to Syria, but in actual fact not only is it a rather pleasant place, but they are very welcoming to tourists and this includes at the border. To read about our next tour to Syria click here. There are two …
Young Pioneer Tours Sponsor Next Step FC in Cambodia
11 March 2022 / by Gareth Johnson
We might not be exactly through Covid just yet, but Young Pioneer Tours have decided to sponsor a professional team in the second-tier of Cambodian football, namely Next Step FC. To read about when YPT sponsored a team in Zanzibar click here, Who are …
Why is a visit to Auschwitz seen by some as a necessity?
11 March 2022 / by Webmaster YPT
There are supporters and opponents of visiting places where millions of people died. It seems obvious that not everyone enjoys seeing such places or monuments, or if they are simply children. However, thinking in a scientific or patriotic way, almost …
What is .SU?
10 March 2022 / by Gareth Johnson
Recently the government of the Ukraine asked ICANN to shut down various Russian websites, as well as particular domains. This was flatly refused by ICANN, but one interesting point that came up was their insistence that the SU county code top-level dom …
